Little Cado Dwarf Avocado
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Little Cado Dwarf Avocado is self-fertile, but the fruit crop will be larger if the tree is planted with a second tree.
Persea americana 'Wertz'
Little Cado is a dwarf avocado variety that has been a backyard favorite since the early 1950's. Discovered by Roy Wertz of Encinitas California. The dwarf tree was introduced as the Wertz Avocado only later to be given the name Little Cado. The dense weeping canopy gives the plant a particular ornamental appeal. Little Cado produces a good tasting medium-size fruit with thin skin and light greenish-yellow flesh. Because Little Cado is grafted onto a standard rootstock it will only do well as a container plant for a few years before needing to be planted in the ground and can be easily maintained 8'-10' tall with pruning.
10'-15' height if planted outdoors, but can be maintained at 8'-10' with pruning if grown in a large container
10'-15' height if planted outdoors, but can be maintained at 8'-10' with pruning if grown in a large container
Plant 15' away from other trees and buildings
Avocados like fast-draining organic soil. Avocado trees prefer full sun but young trees need some protection from hot sun until they develop dense foliage. Water avocados on a regular basis during warm seasons. Avocados do not like cold damp soil and can easily develop root rot if they remain wet for long periods. They are also sensitive to cold and may require proection from frost. Avocados are often alternate bearing and the fruit crop will be larger if the tree is planted with a second avocado tree. Little Cado will do well as a container plant.
